HF 2303: Relating to regulation of professional and amateur kickboxing by the state commissioner of athletics

What it does

This bill provides that a professional or amateur kickboxing match is subject to regulation by the state commissioner of athletics under Code chapter 90A. The bill provides that kickboxing shall be regulated on similar terms as set out in current law for mixed martial arts. The commissioner currently regulates professional kickboxing by rule (481 IAC 255).

Senate subcommittee · named February 26, 2026

• Sen. Jeff Reichman (R) · jeff.reichman@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Jesse Green (R) · jesse.green@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Thomas Townsend (D) · thomas.townsend@legis.iowa.gov

In plain words

1. February 6, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the State Government committee
2. February 10, 2026House subcommittee named: Bossman, Johnson, C. and Zabner
3. February 16, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 17, 2026Approved by the House committee
5. February 17, 2026Committee vote: 21–0
6. February 23, 2026Passed the House, 89–0
7. February 24, 2026Arrived in the Senate
8. February 26, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Reichman, Green and Townsend
9. March 5, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
10. March 11, 2026Approved by the Senate committee
11. April 6, 2026Passed the Senate, 47–0
12. April 16, 2026Sent to the Governor
13. April 16, 2026Signed into law